borgbookcollective reviewed Deceptive Patterns by Harry Brignull
Exposes the tricks Big Tech (and others) play
5 stars
A fantastic starting point to educate yourself on the use of deceptive or manipulative patterns (or "dark patterns").
15.24 x 1.57 x 22.86 cm, 272 pages
English language
Published by Testimonium Ltd.
Step into the shadowy world of deceptive patterns and learn how online businesses exploit consumers through carefully designed tricks and traps. In this eye-opening book, Harry Brignull unveils how these techniques work and why they’re used, naming and shaming many well-known brands along the way. Regulations are changing rapidly, and we're seeing a big rise in legal enforcement. But is it enough to protect consumers?
A fantastic starting point to educate yourself on the use of deceptive or manipulative patterns (or "dark patterns").